When a slow neutron goes sufficiently close to a 
nucleus, then the process that takes place is
A
Fission of 
then(b)
then(b)
B
Fusion of neutron
C
Fusion of 
D
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A
The splitting of a heavier atom like that of U 235 into a number of fragments of much smaller mass by suitable bombardment with sub-atomic particles with liberation of huge amount of energy is called nuclear fission
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